Do 312mm brakes fit inside 15inch wheels?

[reflexuk]

Just bought a set of 312mm brake to swap for the 288mm ones on the front of my Leon, but I'm considering swapping for a set of 15 inch rims to save my splendid new 18's from the ravages of winter - will they still fit?

 

[Slimy]

No, as far as I know you need 16 minimum. That's based on my V5 Toledo having 312mm brakes and seventeens, and there isn't a one inch gap between the caliper and the wheel.

 

[tdi sport]

no they wont fit even 16 are to small you need at least 17 to fit over the calliper

 

[Steely]

no they wont fit even 16 are to small you need at least 17 to fit over the calliper

the mk1 leon cupra pre facelift, had 16" with 312 discs, but im not sure if the actual design of the wheels catered for them,

still be tight!

 

[techie]

no they wont fit even 16 are to small you need at least 17 to fit over the calliper

Nope, OE 16s fit.

Fitted plenty on Fabia vRS's and Ibiza Sports/FR with standard wheels.

 

[Neo]

There`s about 2mm clearance between caliper and balance weights on my SEAT 16" wheels, and about 5mm to the rim:

I would say no chance of fitting 15`s over 312`s.

 

[reflexuk]

Thanks guys!

Obviously I'm going to give it a go when I fit the brakes, my 15's are OE Tolly ones, the ones with the horrible circles pattern, though I won't hold out much hope. Start looking for some 16's I guess.

 

[reflexuk]

I said I'd let you know - My 15 inch wheels won't fit over the 312 brakes. It looked close for a moment but yet again the extra 1/2 inch makes all the difference ;-)

 

[pascal77uk]

Some 15's will. Is it tight on the rim or the spokes ie calipers. 16's will give you better handling anyway